Rotary Club of La Crosse
                              Valley View
       Onalaska, Wisconsin
 
VALLEY VIEW NEWSLETTER
November 16, 2025
 
Valley View Rotary meets Wednesdays at 7:30 am
Location: Onalaska YMCA, 400 Mason St.
Click on meeting link below to attend via zoom
Password: 469027

 

 

THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER MATT BOSHCKA

 KANDE KARE PROJECT

This week club member Matt Boshcka will be speaking about his recent trip to Malawi a country in East Africa. Matt is creating a project to support schools, safety and sustenance in the Village of Kande, Malawi.

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GAYLE DOLLE RECEIVES AWARD

Our club member Gayle Dolle received the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award. This award is given each year by the Upper Mississippi Valley Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Gayle received  this honor for all her tireless work on the 2025 WALK TO DEFEAT ALS La Crosse.

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VALLEY VIEW ROTARY CLUB 

AT THE RAD

Last week's club meeting was at the Rivoli Arts District (RAD). Teddy Eck, Executive Director of the RAD gave us a presentation and tour of the facility. A great addition to downtown La Crosse.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN LYCHE

The new John & Linda Lyche Boys & Girls Club in Onalaska is now open.  Thank you to the Lyche family for their generosity.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
 
 
 

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ROTARY LIGHTS PARADE

Friday, november 28

Once again, Valley View will be participating in the Rotary Lights parade that kicks off the lighting of Riverside Park on Friday, November 28.

If you can help decorate the Moon Tunes van, meet at the home of Julie Nelson, 907 King St. in La Crosse, at 4 pm on Friday, November 28.  

Even if you aren't able to help with the decorating, you are invited to walk in the parade and hand out can coozies and candy canes. The parade starts at 5:00 pm.

We don't have a specific spot in the lineup, so start looking on the corner of 6th and King until you find where we have landed.  

You are also welcome to contact Julie Nelson, Mark Etrheim or Holly Fisher for more guidance.

VVRC President says this will be fun :) :) :)

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ROTARY CLUB OF LA CROSSE - AFTER HOURS

UGLY SWEATER 5K

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 AT 4:15 PM TO 7:00 PM

789 MYRICK PARK DRIVE, LA CROSSE

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VALLEY VIEW ROTARY CLUB 

HOLIDAY PARTY, DECEMBER 10

THE FREIGHTHOUSE - HIAWATHA ROOM

5:00 - 6:00 Social Hour (cash Bar)

6:00 - 6:30 four county crooners (music)

6:30 - 7:30 DINNER (meat, fish or vegetarian)

7:30 - 8:30 WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE        

(please bring a wrapped, “used” gift)

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ROTARY LIGHTS

VALLEY VIEW ROTARY CLUB 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON DECEMBER 21, 2025

This is our club's night to support Rotary Lights. We will be needing at least 10-12 volunteers per shift. Please, sign-up below to work 1 or 2 shifts. This is a fun event!

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LA CROSSE DOWNTOWN ROTARY CLUB

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VALLEY VIEW ROTARY CLUB

PICKLEBALL FUN DAY

                             SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 1-4 pm

                               DASH CENTER - 6th & QUINCY ST., ONALASKA

Pickleball for all ages and skill levels, beginner to more advanced

Paddles and balls provided

Three gymnasium courts reserved

Open to all family members 

Free

_______________________________________________________

Speakers
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Our Rotary Foundations - 101 the Basics
Dec 24, 2025
NO MEETING-CHRISTMAS EVE
Dec 31, 2025
NO MEETING-NEW YEARS EVE
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Julie Nelson
December 7
 
Cinthia Shireman
December 15
 
Jill Blokhuis
December 21
 
Anniversaries
Janie Morgan
Joe Swicklik
December 7
 
Join Date
Roger Imes
December 6, 2000
25 years
 
John Hansen
December 9, 1980
45 years
 
Steve Fleis
December 9, 1980
45 years
 
Jill Blokhuis
December 26, 2001
24 years
 
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Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Works
 
Director
 
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Youth Exchange Officer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Public Image Chair
 
Membership
 
Welcome to Valley View Rotary!
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
R.W. Houser Family YMCA - Onalaska
400 Mason St
Onalaska, WI 54650
United States of America
Join us on Zoom if unable to meet with us in person. https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkx Password 469027 Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.